Not sure what to do

Im a 19 year old full time college student. All my friends dropped out of college or got on drugs, so Im sort of alone at the moment. Im really unsure where to go with my life. Im always stressed out and I don't even know what kind of career I want to pursue. I think about it a lot but I never really find anything I feel like would suit me.

I've always been an introvert and for the past 5 years have had the same 3 friends and now that they have went separate ways I don't find many people to talk to.

I've done good in college until now and I'm failing an important economics class and its just made my college life pure insanity. I just don't know what to do, I wanna have a career and find new friends but it is so difficult.

My family expects me to do well in school and I don't want to disappoint anyone but I feel like if I told them how difficult all this has been for me they will say I'm depressed or crazy.

Comments for Not sure what to do

Hi, this sounds like an important time for you. What a shame that your friends seem to be going in different directions. When you could do with their support. If you are an Introvert, you will find that rather than having loads of friends, introverts just stick to 2or 3 really good ones. I am also an introvert, and in my experience, this is so.

This will not be helping you at this time. But the good thing is, part of being introverts is their ability to be good at working alone. In fact most prefer it.

As for your direction in life, that can only be for you to decide. Look for the things that you are naturally good at doing, and excel at. As for other's expectations, you can only do your best. Good luck!

Not sure what to doby: Anonymous

Counselling might be the best thing for you if you can find someone who understands at your college. There can be times when you get to a cross roads and do not know what path to take. Maybe you might feel that you have taken a wrong course and you might want to change. If you go into this with someone as a mentor you might see your path clearly and maybe you are needing a break to really have some time away from the stress you are experiencing. Best of luck